NEW! By Barry Rubin

“There have been many hundreds of books for and against Israel but no volume presenting the essential information about its domestic politics, its society, as well as its cultural life and its economy. This gap has now been filled.”—Walter Laqueur, author of A History of Zionism

"[An] essential resource for readers interested in learning the truth about the Zionist project in the 20th and 21st centuries."—Sol Stern, Commentary

“Offering in-depth perspectives with encyclopedic breadth on the makeup of the Jewish state, focusing only briefly on Israel's struggle for self-preservation. The section "History" provides a masterful summary of Israel's past from its socialist beginnings before independence to the modern struggles with the Iranian regime. . . .”—Publishers Weekly

“A well-written portrait of a vibrant nation at the center of turmoil in the region.”—Jay Freeman, Booklist

"It is indeed just a starting point, but Israel: An Introduction, if disseminated among our universities to the extent it deserves, will at least allow students of the Middle East and of Jewish history to start off on the right foot. A glimpse into the real Israel may do more for the future of U.S.-Israeli relations than any amount of rhetoric ever could."—Daniel Perez, Jewish Voice New York

Written by a leading historian of the Middle East, Israel is organized around six major themes: land and people, history, society, politics, economics, and culture. The only available volume to offer such a complete account, this book is written for general readers and students who may have little background knowledge of this nation or its rich culture.

About Me

Barry Rubin was founder of the Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center--now the Rubin Center--and editor of the Middle East Review of International Affairs (MERIA) Journal. See the GLORIA/MERIA site at www.rubincenter.org.

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

“We are apt to shut our
eyes against a painful truth….For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may
cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide
for it.”

— Patrick Henry, 1775

I have been working on the Middle East for 37
years and never in all that time has there been such turmoil and so many
simultaneous crises as there are today. Our work has become urgent and
important not only because these problems are so great but since so few people can
effectively explain them.

The situation leaves us no choice but to work
harder, spread the truth more effectively, and reach more minds. There will be
a natural trend now for even more people to repeat the views that are so
powerful and popular yet are nevertheless dead wrong about what’s happening in the Middle
East.

We have difficult
years to face now. Yet our task is to survive and flourish nonetheless, and
there are ways to do so. Accurate information and analysis is vital both for
choosing our strategy and as nourishment for our spirits.

I’m asking you to help the GLORIA Center by making a tax-deductible contribution before the end of the calendar year.
I’d be happy to discuss this with you, both to explain further about the GLORIA
Center’s work and plans as well to respond to any questions you might have on
the situation in the region.

Our work involves
writing and speaking to reach the public as well as briefing a wide range of
decision-makers, opinion-makers, and activists to whom decades of work and a
respected reputation give us access.

Our expertise is sought after by government officials from all
over the world, our assistance is in high demand by advocacy organizations, and
we are building relationships with opposition movements in other countries
which are horrified by the spread of radical forces which are also
anti-American and antisemitic.

This year, we produced Israel: An Introduction, the first
comprehensive look at all aspects of the Jewish state. Next year we will
publish a game-changing book, Nazis, Islamists, and the Making of the Modern
Middle East, which uses thousands of pages of just-released government
documents to show the true story and lasting impact of the Nazi era on this
region. Both are from Yale University Press.

You know the cause; you know the challenge. I ask for your
participation in this struggle that affects us all.

To make a tax deductible donation in the
US via PayPal, click here. To donate with an American check, please make it out to: American Friends of IDC with "for
GLORIA" in the memo and mail to: American Friends of IDC, 116 East 16th
Street, 11th Floor New York, NY 10003.

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